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Solar powered electric vehicle system and method

US11560194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2020
Grant dateJan 24, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/90
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar-powered vehicle that includes a body having opposing sides and defining a cavity; two or more wheels; a first and second solar panel assembly respectively disposed on the opposing sides of the body; one or more electric motor disposed within the cavity of the body between the first and second solar panel assemblies, the one or more electric motors configured to rotate at least one of the two or more wheels; and one or more electric battery disposed within the cavity of the body between the first and second solar panel assemblies, the one or more electric batteries configured to power the one or more electric motors and to be charged by electric current generated by the first and second solar panel assemblies.

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